McKenzie County Recorder

The County Recorder serves McKenzie County and maintains its public records. Under North Dakota state law, the fees and requirements for most clerk services are set at the state level — select a service below to see what North Dakota requires, along with this office's contact information.

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McKenzie County Recorder
Records deeds and other land documents; issues marriage licenses
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McKenzie County Courthouse, 201 5th St. NW Ste. 523, Watford City, ND 58854
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Not printed: hours.
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McKenzie County Auditor/Treasurer
Runs elections (North Dakota has no voter registration)
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McKenzie County Courthouse, 201 5th St NW Suite 543, Watford City, ND 58854
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Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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McKenzie County Motor Vehicle Branch
Vehicle titles and registration — a county-run site doing Department of Transportation business
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201 5th St NW Ste. 510, Watford City, ND 58854
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Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Where this came from
  • McKenzie County Recorder: Hours: no hours on Recorder page; marriage service by appointment only.
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Statute Verified

The recording fee is fixed by North Dakota statute (N.D.C.C. 11-18-05); the marriage licence fee is capped by it (14-03-22). Contact details come from each office's own page or a dated state directory. Call to confirm before visiting.

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Where to go

In North Dakota, the County Recorder records deeds (N.D.C.C. 11-18-05) and issues marriage licenses unless the county commission has designated another official (14-03-10). There is no voter registration; the County Auditor runs elections (16.1-01-01(4)). Birth & death records come from North Dakota Vital Records →

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County-specific details not yet verified

The requirements shown are set at the state level and apply throughout North Dakota. This office's specific fees, hours, and accepted payment methods have not been independently verified. Contact them directly using the information above before you go.